Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to support materials monitoring programs to carry out national and international treaty monitoring missions. The purpose of this position is to ensure that treaty monitoring samples are processed through AFTAC's world-class cleanroom correctly, efficiently, and safely to obtain data for national and international authorities.

Duties

Participates in all aspects of sample handling and processing activities for national and international monitoring, inspection, and R&D programs. Coordinates with evaluation and collection personnel to ensure written documentation is consistent with samples received. Perform radiation surveys to measure levels of ionizing radiation and to apply appropriate operating procedures for 400 - 600 high-value environmental samples annually, supporting national and international nuclear treaty monitoring missions. Assist in monitoring the performance of a 6000 square foot multi-class cleanroom. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical system performance and maintenance and assuring temperature, humidity, relative pressure, and airborne particulate count remain within specifications. Participate in cleanroom contamination control strategy to include cleaning, monitoring, and analysis of microscopic particulate. This will require coordination with other cleanroom personnel as well as evaluation and collection personnel.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to SCI, other Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Special Access Programs to perform the duties of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Travel and relocation expenses WILL NOT BE PAID
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Employee may be required to undergo random Cl polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions. This is a GG-09 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-09 duties for the "Technician/Administrative Support" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-09 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, techniques, and precedents. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of scientific laboratory and cleanroom operations including design, construction, operation, and maintenance of ISO-standard clean environments; knowledge of nuclear measurement principles, techniques, processes, procedures, and equipment and the skill to initiate, evaluate, and advise on laboratory processing and analysis techniques; knowledge of health physics as applied to handling/storage/transport of low-level radioactive materials, including waste disposal, radiation protection, survey techniques, documentation, and environmental monitoring; and knowledge of the organization's treaty monitoring mission and requirements and broad knowledge of the national community and requirements. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of scientific laboratory and cleanroom operations including design, construction, operation, and maintenance of ISO-standard clean environments. 2. Knowledge of nuclear measurement principles, techniques, processes, procedures, and equipment and the skill to initiate, evaluate, and advise on laboratory processing and analysis techniques. 3. Knowledge of health physics as applied to handling/storage/transport of low-level radioactive materials, including waste disposal, radiation protection, survey techniques, documentation, and environmental monitoring. 4. Familiarity with standard radiation monitoring equipment, including operation and calibration requirements, and with Radiation Worker responsibilities, including "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA) radiation program. 5. Knowledge of the organization's treaty monitoring mission and requirements and broad knowledge of the national community and requirements. 6. Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret conflicting information from multiple sources and present information in a clear concise manner. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to work effectively as a team member. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]